R30016 Ruston 88DS 4W Shunter 'British Gas' Hilsea Diesel Locomotive option-set-w-coach-3 4 aspect (R/Y/G/Y) platform T

4 aspect (R/Y/G/Y) platform T junction round head (type 2)

fitted Head

000 copies were produced

The engine was a higher-powered development of the Mirrlees engine previously used in some Class 37/9s

R30016 Ruston 88DS 4W Shunter 'British Gas' Hilsea Diesel Locomotive option-set-w-coach-3 4 aspect (R/Y/G/Y) platform TThis detailed OO gauge model features a diecast chassis, metal buffers, NEM couplings, and is DCC ready via a 6 pin socket. Finished in authentic British Gas blue and white livery, its ideal for industrial or depot themed layouts set in Era 8. History The Hornby 88DS Hilsea represents Ruston & Hornsby's durable 0 4 0 industrial shunter, delivered new to British Gas (Southern) in 1961. Based at Hilsea Gas Works, No. 1139 worked shunting duties until